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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,034.93, 30,052.44 and 18,817.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,034.93, 30,052.44 and 18,817.05 is: 28,225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,034.93 : 30,052.44 = 18,817.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,034.93/30,052.44 = 18,817.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,034.93x = 30,052.44 × 18,817.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,034.93x = 565,498,266.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,498,266.10/20,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,225.62

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